by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jun 22, 2011 | General, Painting
An afternoon in Cortona As we drive up the hill that leads us to the town of Cortona, I have no idea what awaits me on this painting journey. We arrive at the town lookout to a stunning view. What a symphony for the eyes. Now for the most difficult decision of the...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jun 21, 2011 | Art History, Painting
Painting in Montepulciano Monica and I (or the collective Lost Paradigm) were asked to show one of our works at Il Colle degli Olivi jazz and gastronomy festival held every June in Rigomagno, a small top hill medieval village in the province of Siena. In the midst of...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jun 20, 2011 | Food | Cooking, General, Painting
Organising our kitchen A few days ago we arrived at our lodge in Tuscany where our group of painters are painting the beautiful landscapes of the Val di Chiana. Before their arrival, lots of organisation had to be done. Especially in the kitchen since food is a...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jun 19, 2011 | Food | Cooking
La Toraia Finally a new restaurant on the block in Sinalunga where the New York look is at the rendez-vous! La Toraia, which means “bull stable” offers an innovative menu in a Tuscany where Artusi is still venerated. Arrivederci cucina tipica Toscana; buongiorno to a...
by Yves M. Larocque (Ph.D.) | Jun 5, 2011 | General
We are very happy to announce that Kangaroos, Beavers and Gorgonzola, our Studio Italia alumni show, raised 2,955$ CAD for Fundación Germen de Paz in Barranquilla, Colombia! During our last March –April show at La Nouvelle Scène in Ottawa, we sold 30 paintings out of...
